Only the brave survive the back nine of the Legends golf course at Orange Lake Resort in Kissimmee

Arnold Palmer, Bay Hill's owner since 1975, designed the Legends Course in 1998. The Legends can't match Bay Hill -- home to a PGA Tour event since 1979 -- for sheer star power and popularity. Its shot values and scenery, especially on the dramatic back nine, compare favorably, however.

The first eight holes essentially ease players into the round, giving them a false sense of security heading into an epic stretch of shot-making.

Wide fairways over the Legend's last 10 holes funnel to greens guarded by rock-lined ponds, a look made famous by Bay Hill's famous 18th hole. Water comes into play on the approach shots at nos. 9-10, nos. 12-16 and no. 18. While that might sound a bit repetitive, the mix of par 3s and par 4s create variety and drama. It's a grueling test of your iron game.

The toughest approach from the 6,263-yard blue tees comes last at the 18th green. It's more about survival than scoring on this treacherous back nine.

Orange Lake Resort - Legends golf course - hole 13

A pond adds suspense to the par-4 13th hole on the Legends golf course at Orange Lake Resort in Kimmimmee, Fla.

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Orange Lake Resort - Legends golf course - hole 15

The 153-yard 15th showcases the beauty of the Legends Course at Orange Lake Resort in Kimmimmee, Fla.

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Orange Lake Resort - Legends golf course - hole 12

The 12th hole is a dramatic par-3 at the Legends Course at Orange Lake Resort in Kimmimmee, Fla.

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Orange Lake Resort - Legends golf course - hole 10

This dangerous approach at No. 10 jump-starts a super back nine on the Legends golf course at Orange Lake Resort in Kimmimmee, Florida.

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Orange Lake Resort - Legends golf course - hole 9

Water makes the shot to the ninth green on the Legends golf course at Orange Lake Resort a tough one.

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Orange Lake Resort - Legends golf course - hole 6

The Legends Course at Kimmimmee's Orange Lake Resort was made to look like the Carolinas. The sixth hole is a par 3.

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Orange Lake Resort - Legends golf course - hole 3

The 224-yard third is the longest par 3 on the Legends golf course at Orange Lake Resort.

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Orange Lake Resort - Legends golf course - hole 2

The morning light shines on the second green on the Legends Course at Orange Lake Resort in Kimmimmee, Fla.

Orange Lake Resort & Country Club in Kissimmee boasts four different golf courses, two championship courses and two nine-hole layouts. Undoubtedly, the most popular course is the Legends. This Arnold Palmer-designed layout is like getting two courses in one.